Federal and State Holidays in Germany (2026) 🇩🇪

Q: When is the next public holiday in Germany?

The next public holiday in Germany is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 69 days.

Q: How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?

Germany has 9 public holidays in 2026.

Q: What was the most recent public holiday in Germany?

The most recent public holiday in Germany was German Unity Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026 — 14 days ago.

Q: What are the upcoming public holidays in Germany?

The next 2 public holidays in Germany:Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas DaySaturday, December 26, 2026: Second Day of Christmas

Q: How does Germany's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Germany has 9 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:Switzerland: 4 public holidaysPoland: 14 public holidaysNetherlands: 9 public holidaysDenmark: 10 public holidaysBelgium: 12 public holidays

Q: How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?

Germany will have 9 public holidays in 2027.

Q: Does Germany have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Germany has 16 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.

Germany observes 9 public holidays this year, with 9 scheduled for 2027. The next public holiday is Christmas Day. The most recent was German Unity Day.

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This year, Germany observes 9 public holidays, with 9 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is Christmas Day on 25 Dec. The most recently passed holiday was German Unity Day. Click here to see the 2027 Public Holidays for Germany.

2026 National Holidays in Germany

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Browse Holidays for Other Years in Germany:

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Holidays in different states:

Federal Holidays
Baden-Württemberg
Bayern
Berlin
Brandenburg
Bremen
Hamburg
Hessen
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Niedersachsen
Nordrhein-Westfalen
Rheinland-Pfalz
Saarland
Sachsen
Sachsen-Anhalt
Schleswig-Holstein
Thüringen

State & Regional Holidays in Germany

Baden-Württemberg Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
6 Jan	Tuesday	Epiphany
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
4 Jun	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Bayern Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
6 Jan	Tuesday	Epiphany
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
4 Jun	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Berlin Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
8 Mar	Sunday	International Women's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Brandenburg Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
5 Apr	Sunday	Easter Sunday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
24 May	Sunday	Whit Sunday
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Saturday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Bremen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Saturday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Hamburg Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Saturday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Hessen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
4 Jun	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
8 Mar	Sunday	International Women's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Saturday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Niedersachsen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Saturday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Nordrhein-Westfalen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
4 Jun	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Rheinland-Pfalz Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
4 Jun	Thursday	Corpus Christi
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Saarland Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
4 Jun	Thursday	Corpus Christi
15 Aug	Saturday	Assumption Day
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
1 Nov	Sunday	All Saints' Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Sachsen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Saturday	Reformation Day
18 Nov	Wednesday	Repentance and Prayer Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Sachsen-Anhalt Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
6 Jan	Tuesday	Epiphany
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Saturday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Schleswig-Holstein Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Saturday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Thüringen Holidays

Date		Holiday Name
1 Jan	Thursday	New Year's Day
3 Apr	Friday	Good Friday
6 Apr	Monday	Easter Monday
1 May	Friday	Labor Day
14 May	Thursday	Ascension Day
25 May	Monday	Whit Monday
20 Sep	Sunday	World Children's Day
3 Oct	Saturday	German Unity Day
31 Oct	Saturday	Reformation Day
25 Dec	Friday	Christmas Day
26 Dec	Saturday	Second Day of Christmas

Frequently Asked Questions about Holidays in Germany

When is the next public holiday in Germany?

The next public holiday in Germany is Christmas Day on Friday, December 25, 2026 — in 69 days.

Is today a public holiday in Germany?

No — today (Saturday, October 17, 2026) is not a public holiday in Germany.

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2026?

Germany has 9 public holidays in 2026.

What was the most recent public holiday in Germany?

The most recent public holiday in Germany was German Unity Day on Saturday, October 3, 2026 — 14 days ago.

What are the upcoming public holidays in Germany?

The next 2 public holidays in Germany:

Friday, December 25, 2026: Christmas Day
Saturday, December 26, 2026: Second Day of Christmas

How does Germany's holiday count compare to its neighbours?

Germany has 9 public holidays this year. Neighbours for comparison:

Switzerland: 4 public holidays
Poland: 14 public holidays
Netherlands: 9 public holidays
Denmark: 10 public holidays
Belgium: 12 public holidays

How many public holidays does Germany have in 2027?

Germany will have 9 public holidays in 2027.

Does Germany have state or provincial holidays too?

Yes — Germany has 16 additional state, provincial or regional holidays that are not nationally observed. These vary by subdivision; check our country page for the full list.